Douglas College Business Association

Big Changes – CA Fall Recruit 2012

Matt — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:04:22 +0000

To check out the new application for Fall CA Recruit Click Here.

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CA Workshop

Matt — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:37:09 +0000

June 4th, 2012
5:00pm-6:30 pm
Room # 3410

The event will be host by Anda Prunianu from Deloitte

This event will consist of:

1. How to become a CA through Deloitte
2. What opportunities you have while working to obtain your designation
3. CASB information
4. CACEE information and tips
5. Recruiting Calendar
6. Q & A

Please Register in the Google Doc by Clicking here.

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CMA Panel & Networking Nights

Matt — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:46:22 +0000

CMA Panel & Networking Nights

Save the date! Join us at these upcoming panels to hear from 3 CMA members and find out about their experience with the CMA Strategic Leadership Program. Our CMA speaker panel will also talk about how the CMA designation has helped them get ahead in their careers.

Vancouver – June 13, 2012, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
– Terminal City Club downtown Vancouver RSVP here

You may also check out CMA latest campus report. Click Here

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Attend a CGA Information Session in Downtown Vancouver!

Matt — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:36:08 +0000

Meet us at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver Hotel for a formal presentation and Q&A session.

We’ll cover the program’s academic, practical experience, and degree requirements, as well as other topics relating to enrolment and our Program of Professional Studies.

CGA Evening Information Session
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Hyatt Regency Vancouver Hotel, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
5:30-6:30pm

Refreshments will be provided. Please arrive at the scheduled 5:30pm start time to hear the entire presentation.

Space is limited, so register today!

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Marketing Info Session and Speaker

Matt — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:23:26 +0000

Are you interested in a career in Marketing or simply curious what a career in marketing would entail? Join the Douglas College Business Association (DCBA) on Wednesday March 14^th, as we hold our free Marketing Information Session. The Chief Creative Officer and the Marketing Strategy Specialist from the advertising agency, Elliot+Rousseau will be on campus to talk about what their job entails, and how to obtain a job like theirs. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about what to do after graduation!

There will be free pizza and pop.

Date: Wednesday March 14, 2012
Time: Registration: 5:00 – 5:30 pm
Speaker: 5:30 – 6:00 pm
Location: Room #2201
Dress code: None
Cost: Free
RSVP here: CLICK HERE

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Leaders of Tomorrow CA Speaker Series

Matt — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:03:43 +0000

The next Leaders of Tomorrow CA Speaker Series is taking place 5:00-7:00 pm on March 13 at UBC Robson Square.

Speakers are Joanna Pearson, Audit Partner at Deloitte and Colin MacKinnon, BCACC Sr. Vice President.

This event is at no cost to students and there will be refreshments provided following the speeches.

More details and REGISTRATION info can be found here: CLICK HERE

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CMA Career Night 2012

Matt — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:38:09 +0000

Connect with CMAs and CMA candidates from a variety of industries at CMA’s annual Career Night Networking Gala. Over a three-course meal, students will have the opportunity to network with CMAs and CMA candidates and learn about their careers and their experience with the CMA program, as well as the many doors a professional management accounting designation has opened for them.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to meet over 40 CMAs and CMA candidates from a variety of industries including telecommunications, banking, hospitality, accounting, and many more!

Date: Thursday March 29, 2012
Time: Registration: 5:30 – 6:00 pm
Dinner & networking: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: Sutton Place Hotel
845 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
Dress code: Business casual
Cost: Free for CMA Campus Members
$10 for non-Campus Members (all proceeds will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation)
RSVP here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3005498527

This event sells out every year. Register early to reserve your spot!

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BCIT/Langara/Douglas CRAM Session

Matt — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:41:10 +0000

The cram session for BCIT/Langara/Douglas students is March 19^th, 4:30-6:00 pm. It will be held at the BCIT Burnaby campus –The room number is SW3 1750

Going through CA Fall Recruit this fall? Then you need to start preparing soon and the CA Cram Session is a great start. Jennifer Weintraub, CA Recruiter for the Chartered Accountants of BC, and Sandy Moore, HR Manager at Smythe Ratcliffe will be at BCIT on March 19^th to give you the low-down on CA Fall Recruit. What does it entail? How do you put together a CACEE Form? What are some tips for networking? How can I interview successfully? Find out the answer to these questions and more.

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CMA Information Session

Matt — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:51:36 +0000

Certified Management Accountants (CMAs) do more than just measure value – they create it. As the leaders in management accounting, CMAs actively apply a unique mix of financial expertise, strategic insight, innovative thinking and a collaborative approach to help grow successful businesses.

The CMA designation equips you to contribute to virtually every aspect of business. Backed by solid accounting expertise, the CMA program trains you in strategy, leadership and management skills – making you an invaluable member of any team. Half of all CMAs in British Columbia are at the senior management level in their organizations.

Attend the CMA info-session to find out more information on how to become a CMA.

To register please CLICK HERE

**You must register to attend

Date: Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm (Reception with pizza and pop outside the Lecture Room from 5-5:30)
Room: Lecture Room 2201
Dress Code: Casual

Free pizza and pop will be served!

Speakers include:

Junita Thakorlal from the Certified Management Accountants of BC
Viola Gressel, CMA and a Douglas College Alumni

Gressel’s Biography:

Viola Gressel is a proud Certified Management Accountant and has been moderating the Strategic Leadership Program for the BC CMA for the past 15 years. Moderating is a role which she thoroughly enjoys as it not only allows her to network with fellow CMA’s, it’s also allowed her to recruit some of the “best and brightest”!

Vi currently works for the Department of Justice as the Regional Director, Corporate Services for the BC Regional Office. This role encompasses a number of diverse functional areas including those under the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer and the Director General, Administration Directorate. Prior to working with the Department of Justice, and throughout her 26 years as a public servant, Vi has had the opportunity to work in a number of interesting and challenging roles, such as a Training and Development Officer for Customs and Excise, a Senior Financial Management Advisor for the Department of Fisheries & Oceans in Ottawa, and a Strategic Business Advisor for Small Craft Harbours – a role that enabled her to view some of the more beautiful locations along the west coast of BC.

Vi is actively involved as a member of the Board of Directors for two Not-For-Profit Organizations -

- KidSport is an organization that enables “all kids to play” and

- Financial Management Institute of Canada, Vancouver Chapter, is an organization dedicated to delivering learning events, seminars, workshops and webinars with a focus on relevant and contemporary issues in financial management.

Vi was just recently awarded the Department of Justice Deputy Minister Leadership Award recognizing exceptional commitment and dedication to the Department’s goals and priorities.

On a personal note, Vi is happily married, has two grown sons, a daughter-in-law, two wonderful grandchildren and a house full of pets!

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CFA/CFP Information Session

Matt — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:50:17 +0000

There will be a CFA/CFP information session on Febuary 29,2012 at 4:30pm in the small lecture room 2201, across from the library.

There will also be a panel of speakers who either have the CFA designation or CFP designation to explain the difference and career choices for each.

Including:

Daren Atkinson CFA,
Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd.
Joan Yudelson CFP, Director of Education, Financial Planing Standards Council
Heather Mills, Manager, Marketing and Communications, Financial Planning Standards Council

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